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Nebraskans toiled at 'The Outpost' before horrifying attack portrayed in new war film

Military

Nebraskans toiled at 'The Outpost' before horrifying attack portrayed in new war film

By Steve Liewer World-Herald staff writer

In the Hollywood version of Rob Yllescas' life, the Army captain from Osceola, Nebraska, is talking Husker football in his last moments on Earth.

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Area colleges are beginning to resume on-campus visits for prospective students

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Professional cornhole is no joke for Nebraska's top-rated player

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Man shot and killed early Sunday in weekend stained by shootings

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$30 million project will add new life to industrial downtown Fairmont Creamery

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Two private-membership Omaha pools close after lifeguards test positive for COVID-19

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Police reform in Congress: Here's where Bacon, Eastman stand in U.S. House race

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Police reform in Congress: Here's where Bacon, Eastman stand in U.S. House race

Area colleges are beginning to resume on-campus visits for prospective students

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Area colleges are beginning to resume on-campus visits for prospective students

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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Nick Henrich

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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Nick Henrich

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Huskers celebrate Fourth of July with commitment from Texas receiver Latrell Neville

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Huskers celebrate Fourth of July with commitment from Texas receiver Latrell Neville

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Still Spinnin': Thousands of kids learned hoops the 'Doc' Farrell way at Hastings College camp

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Still Spinnin': Thousands of kids learned hoops the 'Doc' Farrell way at Hastings College camp

Class A All-Sports Award: Lincoln Southwest wins for third straight year in a close race

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Class A All-Sports Award: Lincoln Southwest wins for third straight year in a close race

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Nick Henrich

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Husker Camp Countdown: No. 37 Nick Henrich

Midlands college women's coach of the year: Family made a special season for UNK's Rick Squiers

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Midlands college women's coach of the year: Family made a special season for UNK's Rick Squiers

Midlands college men's coach of the year: Tim Bohnenkamp led Hastings soccer on remarkable run

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Huskers celebrate Fourth of July with commitment from Texas receiver Latrell Neville

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Huskers celebrate Fourth of July with commitment from Texas receiver Latrell Neville

'Nobody's better': Hastings' Shandra Farmer, Concordia's Philly Lammers named athletes of the year

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Futures File: Corn rockets to three-month high on heels of USDA report

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On Investments: Southwest Airlines and Biogen stocks are on the Casualty List

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Fireworks complaints skyrocket in Omaha, and police say citations are rising

$14 million investment is coming to downtown Ralston, Old Granary building

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$14 million investment is coming to downtown Ralston, Old Granary building

Business leaders say Midlands economy improving with reopenings

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Business leaders say Midlands economy improving with reopenings

Nebraska and Iowa senators join flared-up fight over ethanol

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Nebraska and Iowa senators join flared-up fight over ethanol

Since 1880s, immigrant labor has fueled meatpacking industry in Nebraska

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Since 1880s, immigrant labor has fueled meatpacking industry in Nebraska

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Two private-membership Omaha pools close after lifeguards test positive for COVID-19

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Area colleges are beginning to resume on-campus visits for prospective students

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Area colleges are beginning to resume on-campus visits for prospective students

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Nebraska Medical Center performs 400th heart transplant

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Fourth of July fireworks 2020

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Photos: Independence Fireworks Spectacular at Werner Park 2020

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Look back at our best staff photos from June 2020

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Photos: Omahans remember James Scurlock one month after his death

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Photos: Nebraska Prospects baseball camp

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Photos: Omaha zoo's first weekend open since closing amid coronavirus

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Photos: Solidarity rally in Omaha

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Photos: Several rallies and protests in Omaha on Friday

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Midlands Voices: Second chances for Omaha youth are crucial. This project can help

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